(Au Bonheur des Dames)

Content: The struggles of a small business owner come to light in this film by director André Cayatte. The proprietor of a fabric shop, M. Baudu faces stiff competition when a department store moves in across the street, the first of its kind in 1860s Paris. On top of the stresses associated with the rival retailer, Baudu’s niece and two nephews take up residence with him after recently being orphaned. The niece, Denise Baudu, sees the writing on the wall for her uncle’s business so she takes a job as a shop girl with his competitor and despite her success the decision does not register well with the family.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

82 minutes

Year:

1943

Directors:

André Cayatte

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Production companies:

Continental Films

Actors:

Baudu

Octave Mouret

Denise Baudu

Madame Desforges

Marguerite Vadon, saleswoman

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer

Director of Photography

Novel